Crochet Double Strand Thread Holder
The Crochet Double Strand Thread Holder is a must-have tool for any crochet enthusiast! This handy little gadget makes it super easy to work with two strands of thread at once, so you can create beautiful, multi-colored projects without a hitch. Say goodbye to tangles and knots - with this clever accessory, your crocheting will be smoother and more enjoyable than ever before. It's like having a helpful little buddy by your side, ensuring that your crafting experience is nothing short of delightful!
Materials:
2 (150-yds) 100% cotton thread, size 10 (same or different colors)
Crochet hook size E/4 (3.50 mm)
2 (1-in) crafters rings
Finished Size: 6" dia
Gauge: 2 rows = 3/4"
Skill Level: Intermediate
Note: Use two strands held together throughout.
Back:
Rnd 1) Join threads to one of the crafters ring with a sc; (23 sc) around ring; join with a sl st in first sc: 24 sc.
Rnd 2) Ch 1, sc in joining, ch 3, sk next sc; * sc in next sc, ch 3; rep from * around; join with a sl st in first sc: 12 ch 3-sps.
Rnd 3) Sl st in next sp; ch 1, sc in same sp, ch 4; * sc in next sp, ch 4; rep from * around; join with a sl st in first sc: 12 ch 4-sps.
Rnd 4) Sl st in next sp; ch 1, sc in same sp, ch 5; * sc in next sp, ch 5; rep from * around; join with a sl st in first sc: 12 ch 5-sps.
Rnd 5) Sl st in next sp; ch 3 (counts as first dc), (6 dc) in same sp; * (7 dc) in next sp; rep from * around; join with a sl st to first dc (3rd ch of beg ch 3): 84 dc.
Rnd 6) Sl st in next dc; ch 3, dc in next 11 dc, ch 3, sk next 2 dc; * dc in next 12 dc, ch 3, sk next 2 dc; rep from * around; join with a sl st to first dc: 72 dc/6 ch 3-sps.
Rnd 7) Sl st in next 2 dc, ch 3, dc in next 7 dc, ch 3, leaving last 2 dc unworked, (2 dc, ch 5, 2 dc) in next sp, ch 3, sk next 2 dc; * dc in next 8 dc, ch 3, leaving last 2 dc unworked, (2 dc, ch 5, 2 dc) in next sp, ch 3, sk next 2 dc; rep from * around; join with a sl st to first dc: 72 dc/6 ch 5-sps/12 ch 3-sps. Fasten off; secure ends.
Rnd 8) Working a partial rnd to be completed later: join thread to any ch 5 sp with a sl st; ch 3, (8 dc) in same sp; * sc in next ch 3 sp, ch 5, sk next 2 dc, dc in next 4 dc, ch 5 leaving last 2 dc unworked, sc in next ch 3 sp, (9 dc) in next ch 5 sp; * rep from * to * once: 35 dc/4 ch 5-sps. Fasten off; secure ends.
Front:
Rnd 1-8) Rep rnd 1-8 (do not end off).
Joining:
Rnd 8) Finishing rnd for both front and back pieces: holding the front and back together, RS facing out and matching the partially completed last rnds so they align; sl st in last dc of matching 9-dc group on back piece before continuing to join front to back; * sc in next ch 3 sp, ch 5, sk next 2 dc, dc in next 4 dc, ch 5 leaving last 2 dc unworked, sc in next ch 3 sp, (9 dc) in next ch 5 sp; rep from * twice, sc in next ch 3 sp, ch 5, sk next 2 dc, dc in next 4 dc, ch 5 leaving last 2 dc unworked, sc in next ch 3 sp; join with a sl st to first dc: bottom and sides joined/43 dc/8 ch 3-sps. Fasten off; secure ends.
Handle:
Row 1) Join thread to 4th dc of center 9-dc group at top of opening with a sl st; ch 3, dc in next 2 dc: 3 dc.
Rows 2-18) Ch 3, turn work; dc in next 2 dc: 3 dc.
Row 19) Ch 1, turn work; sl st in first sc and through corresponding 4th dc of center 9 dc group on back piece; sl st in next 2 sts on handle and in next 2 dc in on back piece. Fasten off; secure ends.
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